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Thursday, 25 February 2016

Continuing on......

So my biggest boy has flown the nest. He went off to Uni last weekend brimming with enthusiasm and opportunity, leaving us to cope with the huge change in family dynamics. It's been is an emotional roller coaster. I've been soothing my soul by working on my new quilt. More to be added but I'm happy with how it's taking shape.

Obviously there needs to be a little something added to the very centre, and I'm planning a thin bias between the two rounds. Looking forward to the next step.

Tomorrow I'm spending the weekend in Hunter Valley wine country with the wonderful Cassilis quilters for some long overdue retreat therapy. It will also be my sons 19th birthday, so I'm thinking there will be lots of chocolate and bubbles to see me through his first birthday without his mum. I'm pretty sure O week celebrations will take care of him!

27 comments:

Your quilt is looking amazing Susan. I wish your son well, I am sure he will,have a wonderful time and you will slowly adjust to the change. I was lucky both our sons lived at home while going to Uni, then they spread their wings!! Enjoy your quilting time away.

Your quilt is lovely. Those hexies and circles look mighty small. The medallion in the center is so unique and all the different backgrounds sure adds to the texture of the piece. Have fun at the retreat.

Dear Susan,feeling a little like you, my youngest is turning 18 next week, so the last one will be an adult. We will have to get over it, no chance changing back in this case. To get over it with such beautiful sewing like your is a dream.Greetings,Sylvia

Quilting retreat and O week....both sound like good opportunities to hang out with friends and celebrate (or at least mark the passing of time!) with like minded people. Hope the new project continues to smooth the ache in your heart.

Thank goodness we have quilting in our lives - the best of therapy for Mom's who have raised their sons to be the young men they are - heading off in their new direction of independence. Enjoy your retreat weekend - good friends, fabric, chocolate and wine country - what a great combination!

I love how this is taking shape - in the round before becoming square, as you say. You make me want to make teeny tiny hexies again.I often think mums should be celebrated more on birthdays than kids. The mums did all the work getting them this far! I hope you enjoyed your champagne and chocolates on retreat.

Oh Susan Its so hard when your once baby leaves home. Hugs to you .... But I am sure you have prepared him for the world and he will make you proud. And you will cry every time he leaves until he is about 27 I reckon going on my experience but then I am a sook. Love the quilt with your little pieces. Sorry I haven't caught up for a while.

Oh Susan Its so hard when your once baby leaves home. Hugs to you .... But I am sure you have prepared him for the world and he will make you proud. And you will cry every time he leaves until he is about 27 I reckon going on my experience but then I am a sook. Love the quilt with your little pieces. Sorry I haven't caught up for a while.

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I have been consumed by patchwork since I started my first quilt in 1994. I love hand piecing, hand quilting and stitcheries. When I'm not sewing,I'm enjoying my family - one lovely husband, three wonderful boys, and a sweet little dog. I am a fair weather gardener,and a constant renovator, but it usually all comes back to the stitching in the end!